This self-help guide is essential reading for any parent or carer wishing to know more about bringing music into the life of their child. 20 short chapters, which assume no musical knowledge, are packed with expert advice on how to support your child through every stage of musical development, from birth through to early adulthood.
Helpful advice is included on:
- music-making with the very young
- recognizing and encouraging musicality
- choosing the right instrument
- getting the most out of music lessons
- encouraging practice
- public performance
- music exams
Whatever stage of learnign your child has reached, Raising An Amazing Musician will empower you to make the right decisions for your young musician, and enrich their experience of music as an enjoyable, life-enhancing activity.
Why should children make music?
Music activities for the very young
How do I know if my child is musical?
Choosing a musical instrument
Instrument by instrument
Choosing a teacher
What happens in music lessons?
Practice
How can I help my child's progress?
Music in school
Music beyond the lesson
Music and technology
Playing in public
Music exams
Festivals and competitions
Staying on track
Music for children with special needs
The exceptionally talented child
Music in further and higher education
Music as a career
Music activities for the very young
How do I know if my child is musical?
Choosing a musical instrument
Instrument by instrument
Choosing a teacher
What happens in music lessons?
Practice
How can I help my child's progress?
Music in school
Music beyond the lesson
Music and technology
Playing in public
Music exams
Festivals and competitions
Staying on track
Music for children with special needs
The exceptionally talented child
Music in further and higher education
Music as a career
| Year of publishing | 2009-05-14 17:58:00 |
| Format | Reference |
| NumberOfPages | 188 |
| Media | Book(softcover, stapled) |
| Publisher | ABRSM Publishing |
| Language | English |
| ISBN | 9781860963933 |